Channel 4 Announces First Microdrama 'The Guest List'
Channel 4's five-part vertical series, made with Sol de Janeiro and produced by Curly Media, arrives on YouTube, TikTok and Facebook in October 2026.
Channel 4 has announced its first microdrama, titled The Guest List. The series is made in partnership with beauty brand Sol de Janeiro and produced by Curly Media, Deadline reports.
The Guest List stars Jadesola Odunjo, Deba Hekmat, Mia Ito Smith and Felicity Ali. It follows Amaka, Aisha, Bella and Mika, described as hard-working young women navigating life in London.
The show consists of five vertical Shorts. It will be released on Channel 4's YouTube, TikTok and Facebook channels later in October 2026.
Previous work in the format
Channel 4 had previously said it was exploring the microdrama space. Older Channel 4 shows have already been repurposed for vertical platforms such as RoseBerry Media's Epis.
Quick answers
What is Channel 4's first microdrama?
It is titled The Guest List, a five-part vertical series made in partnership with Sol de Janeiro and produced by Curly Media.
Who stars in The Guest List?
Jadesola Odunjo, Deba Hekmat, Mia Ito Smith and Felicity Ali star in the series.
When and where will The Guest List be released?
It will be released on Channel 4's YouTube, TikTok and Facebook channels later in October 2026.